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Fertility Friendly FoodThe Future of Fertility Friendly Food | Episode 119This is not your regular episode! If you caught our last one, Episode 118, you're already in the know - it marked the end of our wild ride through Season 4 of Fertility Friendly Food, the Podcast.In this episode, we're taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane. I'll spill the beans on why we kicked off this podcast in 2020, how it's grown and changed, and, of course, where we're headed to from here.A huge thank you to our listeners - one-time-only listeners, our binge listeners and the loyal devotees, you've made t...2023-11-0806 minFertility Friendly FoodNavigating The Holidays When Trying To Conceive | Episode 118Can you believe it's almost the silly season already?Now, over here at The Dietologist, we get it. The holidays can stir up a whirlwind of emotions, especially when those well-meaning friends and family members just can't resist asking the age-old question: "When are you having a baby?" Tis also the season when our DMs start blowing up with messages like, "Help! Another year's gone by, and my baby plans are still MIA!"The holidays are awesome, no doubt about it. There's more freedom, time to relax, parties galore, m...2023-11-0121 minFertility Friendly FoodTrying to Conceive In Your 40s - The Nutrition Guide | Episode 117TW: This episode covers the topic of pregnancy loss. If this is not something you feel you should listen to today please skip this episode and listen to one of our previous episodes on Fertility Friendly Food! If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact The Pink Elephant Support Network.In your 40s, conceiving can be undeniably more challenging, but seeking early support is key. Whilst it isn't impossible, it is important to have healthy expectations and a plan in place! In t...2023-10-2530 minFertility Friendly FoodPractical Tips to Recover Your Period with Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea with Sarah Liz King | Episode 115TRIGGER WARNING: Eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns are discussed. If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact the Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 46 73.Welcome back to Fertility Friendly Food, the Podcast! In this episode, we revisit the topic of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) with our special guest, Accredited Exercise Physiologist and health coach, Sarah King. If you missed our previous episode with Sarah on HA, we've linked it in the show notes for you.You can find...2023-10-1137 minFertility Friendly FoodSolo Motherhood By Choice - PCOS, Type 2 Diabetes, Weight Loss & IVF | Real Life Fertility Story | Episode 114This episode discusses a personal story. Every fertility story is different and unique. Please don't compare your own journey to our guest's story today and seek a professional health care team to support you on your own journey.This week, we're absolutely thrilled to introduce our special community guest on the podcast - Sarah @ceomumma on Instagram and founder of @mummyandh, a solo mum to the adorable two-year-old, Hartley. This episode is all about her incredible journey as a solo mumma by choice, finding out she had...2023-10-0455 minFertility Friendly FoodPCOS & the Gut Microbiome with Candice Crellin APD | PCOS Mini-Series | Episode 112Continuing our PCOS mini-series with its third instalment, we're once again joined by our senior Team Dietitian, Candice Crellin APD, to share practical insights into enhancing our gut health and how we can actively influence PCOSOver the last five years, research has established a link between PCOS and shifts in gut microbiome composition. These changes are distinct to PCOS and extend far beyond weight! Tune in to learn more about the latest research and the strategies you can start to implement when it comes to supporting your gut health with...2023-09-2025 minFertility Friendly FoodWeight Loss with PCOS with Candice Crellin APD | PCOS Mini-Series | Episode 111TRIGGER WARNING: Eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns are discussed. If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact the Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 46 73.In this episode, we are back on PCOS Awareness Monthwe're diving deep into the topic of weight loss in individuals with PCOS. Joining us again is our PCOS guru and team dietitian here at The Dietologist, Candice Crellin APD, who will help us navigate through the complexities of managing weight in the context of PCOS.We're peeling...2023-09-1334 minFertility Friendly FoodWhat is the Best Diet for PCOS? with Candice Crellin APD | PCOS Mini-Series | Episode 110TRIGGER WARNING: Eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns are discussed. If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact the Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 46 73.What's the best diet for PCOS? Keto? Low carb? Intermittent fasting? Or Low GI? Tune in to find out!As we dive into PCOS Awareness Month this September, we're excited to welcome back Candice Crellin, an Accredited Practising Dietitian & Nutritionist, and one of our Team Dietitians here at The Dietologist with years of...2023-09-0635 minFertility Friendly FoodHow Can You Protect Your Child's Future Fertility with Lucy Lines | Episode 109TW: This episode mentions pregnancy loss. If this is not something you feel you should listen to today please skip this episode and listen to one of our previous episodes on Fertility Friendly Food! If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact The Pink Elephant Support Network.Ever wondered if your fertility concerns may be inherited by your child? A question I personally get semi-regularly in our virtual clinic at The Dietologist.We're thrilled to welcome back Lucy Lines, the Embryologist and...2023-08-3034 minFertility Friendly FoodVegan & Vegetarian Diet for Fertility - Helpful or Harmful? | Episode 108Ditching meat and animal products is nothing all that new. But in the past few decades, there is an ever-increasing number of people choosing to go vegan, vegetarian or plant-based whether it be for religion, animal welfare, environmental & sustainability or health-related reasons. A common question we are asked here at The Dietologist is: A vegan or vegetarian diet helpful or harmful when it comes to fertility health? In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of vegan & vegetarian diets and how they can impact fertility.We'll chat a...2023-08-2321 minFertility Friendly FoodHow Becoming a Fertility Dietitian Changed My Life | BONUS EpisodeIn this special BONUS episode of Fertility Friendly Food - The Podcast, I reflect on my journey into my career as a fertility dietitian and how it has completely changed my life!It's a role that goes far beyond the ordinary – one that immerses you in the most intimate, and sometimes darkest, moments of people's lives. My experience as fertility dietitian is all about forging deep connections with those navigating fertility concerns, loss, and as well as watching dreams coming true!But it's not all glamour and cute babies (but there ar...2023-08-1623 minFertility Friendly FoodWhat You Eat Before & During Pregnancy Impacts Your Grandchildren | Episode 107Yep, you read that right, your diet & lifestyle BEFORE you even conceive your child can influence your grandchildren's health! How? A little something called, epigenetics! In today's episode, I dive into what is epigenetics and how it impacts your baby's health journey. Together we uncover the secrets behind these little genetic switches that can make a big difference in your child's life & health, and your grandchildren's too! This is an absolute must-listen for all future parents, irrespective of fertility concerns, after all, it has been identified as a key pr...2023-08-0917 minFertility Friendly FoodHow to Get Your Partner Involved in TTC Prep | Episode 106Today, we're going to talk about how to involve your partner in pre-conception and fertility care from the get-go!Trying to get pregnant can be a very exciting time. Ideally, trying to conceive (TTC) should feel like something you're doing as a team (for those of you ith partners). But it isn't always simple and easy, and at times, it can put pressure on a relationship. Trust me, I've seen it all play out in consultations before!Though conception may be more physically involved for the female partner, the...2023-08-0219 minFertility Friendly FoodTrying to Conceive Whilst Breastfeeding with Lana Hirth | Episode 105TW: This episode mentions pregnancy loss and stillbirth. If this is not something you feel you should listen to today please skip this episode and listen to one of our previous episodes on Fertility Friendly Food! If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact The Pink Elephant Support Network.Today, we're joined by Lana Hirth APD, a pregnancy and postpartum dietitian who prides herself in providing evidence-based care in women's health, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition. Lana co-hosts the 'New Mums Nutrition...2023-07-2659 minFertility Friendly FoodSecondary Infertility, Gestational Diabetes & Pre-conception Prep | Real Life Fertility Story | Episode 104This episode discusses a personal story. Every fertility story is different and unique. Please don't compare your own journey to our guest's story today and seek a professional health care team to support you on your own journey.This week we are so excited to have another community guest on the podcast. Emma, a mum of two, joins us, and today we delve into her story and experiences with secondary infertility, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and her preconception journey.Emma's story highlighted the emotional rollercoaster of expectations, disappointments, and the difficulty...2023-07-1943 minFertility Friendly FoodThe Impact of Trying to Conceive on Your Sex Life with Amanda Grogan | Episode 103In this episode, we explore how trying to conceive affects your sex life. Our guest, Amanda Grogan, a qualified counsellor specialising in sex and intimacy, shares her expertise and personal experience with endometriosis. We discuss common experiences of "scheduled" and less enjoyable sex during the journey of conception, along with tips to maintain a healthy sex life. We also explore strategies for individuals with endometriosis, vaginismus, and vulvodynia, providing ways to enjoy sex without pain. Addressing performance anxiety during the ovulation window, we offer solutions to alleviate the sex stress in...2023-07-1252 minFertility Friendly FoodWhat is the Best Diet for Endometriosis? | Episode 102Fresh from attending the World Endometriosis Congress in Edinburgh, Scotland, where I presented my poster on The Role of The Dietitian in Endometriosis, in this episode, we discuss dietary recommendations for managing endometriosis symptoms based on the latest research. In this episode, I break down some of the most popular and common dietary approaches to endometriosis - the Mediterranean diet,the gluten-free diet, and the low FODMAP diet. l also touch on dairy free and the impact of soy on endometriosis backed by the latest scientific evidence. Finding the right personalised nutrition approach is the key to m...2023-07-0530 minFertility Friendly FoodRecurrent Miscarriage & Secondary Infertility with Melissa | Real Life Fertility Story | Episode 101TW: This episode covers the topic of pregnancy loss and also features some baby cries & other delightful noises - we keep it authentic around here! If this is not something you feel you should listen to today please skip this episode and listen to one of our previous episodes on Fertility Friendly Food! If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact The Pink Elephant Support Network.This episode discusses a personal story. Every fertility story is different and unique. Please don't compare your own journey to our...2023-06-2838 minFertility Friendly FoodRecurrent Implantation Failure & Diet with Kaylee Slater APD | Episode 100Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF) is a frustrating and challenging condition that affects some couples trying to conceive through IVF. The definition of RIF is 3 or more IVF attempts with good-quality embryos, this can be due to a number of factors, which we will discuss in today's episode. We are joined by our team dietitian at The Dietologist, Kaylee Slater APD to discuss the latest studies on the vaginal microbiome and its association with unexplained RIF, as well as endometritis and the use of an anti-inflammatory diet to assist in i...2023-06-2125 min